Shoe Designer Spotlight: LD Tuttle

Funky-footwear fans, if you haven't come across LD Tuttle, now is the time. I discovered the brand when I fell in love with a cutout boot from its Autumn collection. I knew there had to be more where that came from, so I did some digging. Indeed, I stumbled upon a treasure of off-kilter footwear that is not only striking but comfortable. The price tags aren't cheap but you're paying for quality; the shoes are all made in Italy. Fans include Erin Wasson, Natalia Vodianova, Mary-Kate Olsen, and moi.

Oh, and in case you're wondering, they didn't have my size in the boots, so instead I got a similar, less-expensive pair from Colonial Madness, the LD Tuttle and Urban Outfitters collaboration brand. I lived happily ever after. The end.

She's my cousin! I have more LD Tuttle shoes than any other designer. They are amazingly comfortable, though I have to agree that the big chunky heel in the spring collection isn't exactly to my taste.